Electronics Design Engineer

Location

Auckland Office

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Engineering

The role

Vessev is creating a new era of how we move on water, and we need an Electronics Engineer to join our Vessel Controls team. The role will be fast-paced and demanding and exceptionally rewarding for the right person.

Our Vessel Controls team are responsible for the firmware, algorithms, modelling, and simulation that allows our vessels to take flight on high-performance embedded platforms.

This role exists to help us build our next generation of high-performance embedded and power distribution systems onboard our flagship VS-9 vessels and beyond.

You’re likely someone who has experience from the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries with a product development background using Altium, LTspice, or equivalent to design and debug electronic designs. Familiarity with embedded systems and low-level software languages would also be an advantage.

You do not need to be an expert in marine, hydrofoiling, or electric vehicles, but you do need to be intelligent, willing to muck-in, creative, and curious.

We are making an iconic New Zealand company - something that is cherished by everyone who interacts with us. Our dream is for you to create something that you are insanely proud of.

Requirements

You do not need to meet every requirement to apply.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience designing and debugging electronic designs.
• Good taste in developing clean, effective tools to automate routine work.
• Strong teamwork skills with an ability to effectively interact and work with other engineering disciplines.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and open working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

Our company

Our purpose at Vessev is to propel a more liveable world - one with better commutes, fewer cars on the roads, additional routes to affordable housing, better connections with nature, clean air, and clean water. We are designing and manufacturing electric hydrofoiling vessels - the most performant electric vessels ever. Through extraordinary increases in efficiency and comfort - they unlock new sustainable opportunities on our waterways.

We value trust, honesty, and a can-do spirit that comes from the desire to blow expectations out of the water. Above all else - we care about doing our best work. Our team has built America's Cup-winning racing yachts, delivered orbital rockets into space, created iconic international technology products, earned multiple PhDs, and helped build internationally renowned companies. We are backed by leading investors including Blackbird Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, and K1W1.

There are 33 million vessels in the world today, and nearly all of them are fossil fuel-powered. Demand for practical, sustainable solutions is growing exponentially in every sector, and marine is no exception. What we are creating at Vessev is the most performant way to move on the water and will have a large role to play in this transition.

We are not just making electric boats. We are making better boats that can make a genuine impact.

Together, we can propel a more liveable world.

Office first but not office only

Important events are nearly always held in person. That sense of connection and spontaneity cannot be replaced, and the work that we do is no exception. We believe in an office-first culture for the highly collaborative and world-class nature of what we do. “Flying boats to help save the world” will need more than Zoom calls to take flight.

Being in the office lets us build real relationships—not just through meetings but through everyday interactions that create trust and a sense of teamwork. These connections allow us to disagree, give feedback and do meaningful and aligned work. Some of the best ideas come from quick conversations or impromptu brainstorming sessions. Being in the same space makes it easier to share thoughts and solve problems together. Working side by side helps us make decisions quickly, stay aligned, and keep pushing the ball forward.

With that being said, we are office first, but not office only. We place a huge amount of trust in our team to do what is best for Vessev. Ultimately, we are a sum that is greater than its parts and being together is what helps us reach extraordinary outcomes.

Why our people love Vessev

Join our Team

Vessev is committed to creating the best possible work experiences that we can - a place where everyone can do their best work. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Vessev.

We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Vessev, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!

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